1.1 Explain The Importance Of Statutory Provision
Statutory provision is legal care that has to be available by law. This law states that all children between the ages of 5-16 should be educated. Children aged 3-4 also have an entitlement to education/childcare. 2 year olds can also be eligible in some cases however they will receive fewer hours. School is an example of statutory care. The local authority and government have to provide them. In statutory provisions the staffs to pupil’s ratio is 1:8 for children aged 3-5 years old.
All 3-4 year olds in England can get free early education or childcare which is funded through government and taxes. Some 2 year olds are eligible if you are on certain benefits and must be with an approved childcare provider and it stops when your child gets …show more content…
‘You can only do this if you make an application to the head teacher in advance as the parent of the child or if there are exceptional circumstances.’ It is up to the head teacher how many days your child can be taken away if granted. If you take your child out of school without permission you can be fined. Your local council can give you a fine of £60 which can rise to £120 for your child’s attendance if you don’t pay within 21 days. It can also result in up to 3 months in prison for your child poor attendance and may have to attend parenting …show more content…
For all routes you’ll need GCSEs at grades from 9-4 in English, Maths and a Science subject or equivalent qualifications. You will also need passes in numeracy and literacy skill tests plus background checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Experience in working with children, paid or voluntary, will also be needed to be qualified.
You will need the ability to work well with parents, children, carers, colleagues and other professionals. Organisation and time managing skills are important. You must have creative ideas for designing learning and play activities and have excellent communication skills. It is crucial that you have a good sense of humour but more importantly patience, when managing classes and dealing with challenging behaviour, to be successful in your role.
Day to day tasks for a nursery teacher would include supporting and encouraging children through their learning and making sure the children are safe at all times .As well as working with children staff would have to plan and prepare activities, set out and tidy up activities, speak to parents about their child’s development, monitor the children’s progress, identify and deal with
All 3-4 year olds in England can get free early education or childcare which is funded through government and taxes. Some 2 year olds are eligible if you are on certain benefits and must be with an approved childcare provider and it stops when your child gets …show more content…
‘You can only do this if you make an application to the head teacher in advance as the parent of the child or if there are exceptional circumstances.’ It is up to the head teacher how many days your child can be taken away if granted. If you take your child out of school without permission you can be fined. Your local council can give you a fine of £60 which can rise to £120 for your child’s attendance if you don’t pay within 21 days. It can also result in up to 3 months in prison for your child poor attendance and may have to attend parenting …show more content…
For all routes you’ll need GCSEs at grades from 9-4 in English, Maths and a Science subject or equivalent qualifications. You will also need passes in numeracy and literacy skill tests plus background checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Experience in working with children, paid or voluntary, will also be needed to be qualified.
You will need the ability to work well with parents, children, carers, colleagues and other professionals. Organisation and time managing skills are important. You must have creative ideas for designing learning and play activities and have excellent communication skills. It is crucial that you have a good sense of humour but more importantly patience, when managing classes and dealing with challenging behaviour, to be successful in your role.
Day to day tasks for a nursery teacher would include supporting and encouraging children through their learning and making sure the children are safe at all times .As well as working with children staff would have to plan and prepare activities, set out and tidy up activities, speak to parents about their child’s development, monitor the children’s progress, identify and deal with